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A LEONARD

Regimental number1546
Place of birthBerkshire England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPorter
AddressCharlemont, Olinda, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinWife, Mrs Minnie Leonard, Charlemont, Olinda, Victoria
Enlistment date12 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion during operations as a volunteer runner and stretcher bearer, performing splendid work until he collapsed. On recovering he resumed his work, and continued collecting wounded until he was himself wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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